Studio A

Studio A is one of the original two studios built at Ardent’s Madison Avenue location. The room is the largest recording space at Ardent, measuring 25ft by 40ft. With three isolation booths and a classic Neve VR60-60x48 console (featuring Flying Faders Automation), Studio A has served some of Ardent’s most famed clientele – stars like Wilco, Jack White, Third Eye Blind and Memphis' own Big Star. Studio A is suitable for large ensembles and big groups of artists because of the roomy studio floor.

Tom Dowd, legendary engineer and producer, collaborated with John Fry in modifying Studio A to suit his preferences on the recording floor, a transformation that perfected Studio A’s sound and facilitated the production of innumerable renowned recordings.